I'm skeptical of supplements, alternative remedies, herbal fixes, and the like. I'm holding back, in fact, on purchasing something called Bromelain, a mixture of enzymes found in the juice and stems of pineapples. Bromelain is believed to help with the digestion of protein and believed to help combat inflammation. But does it really? Will it perhaps help reduce the swelling of my post-tummy-tuck belly? I'm not sure. Science isn't sure either.

Science is sure about these 10 natural cures, according to this St. Petersburg Times newspaper article.

• Tea tree oil for dandruff

• Acupuncture for migraines

• Yoga for insomnia

• St. John's Wort for depression

• Echinacea for the common cold

• Aloe vera for sunburn

• Chiropractic treatment for back pain

• Peppermint for indigestion

• Glucosamine and chondroitin for joint pain

• Chasteberry for premenstrual syndrome

Take a tour of the following gallery for the lowdown on these tried-and-true treatments. And don't forget to consult your physician before embarking on any medical journey.

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The experts at Ladies Home Journal crafted a list of 50 quick cures for stress and published them in their April 2008 issue -- the one that spotlights Valerie Bertinelli's 40-pound weight loss. Check it out if you get the chance. For a sneak peek, keep on reading. What follows are 10 of the tips for sabotaging the stress in your life, every one somehow related to nutrition and fitness.

• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Eat more fiber
• Eat oatmeal
• Eat almonds
• Drink black tea
• Hydrate
• Stretch
• Exercise
• Do yoga
• Sleep
  
  

Check out this gallery for the low-down on these 10 stress busters.

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